Astrophyllite and Stichtite Physical Properties

Astrophyllite

Stichtite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.42.11-2.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Astrophyllite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite and Stichtite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Astrophyllite and Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Astrophyllite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.